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Govt, extends lodging assistance period for displaced residents

The period of assistance, adjustment and duration of the displacement for residents of northern and southern communities, as well as for hostages, the missing and their family members, has been extended until 31 December 2024.

Govt, extends lodging assistance period for displaced residents

Report: Attempt to eliminate Hamas official in Lebanon failed

Vehicle ignites in Sidon, Lebanon, following strike targeting Hamas official, report says.

Report: Attempt to eliminate Hamas official in Lebanon failed

Analyst: 'Nasrallah is exhausted'

Analyst Zvi Yechezkeli criticizes Israel's actions in Lebanon, calls Hezbollah's attack on Israel a 'missed opportunity' to create a 'new reality in southern Lebanon.'

Analyst: 'Nasrallah is exhausted'

Malky eulogized her husband:

'It hurts that our son won't get to experience and know you'

Master Sergeant (Res.) Shlomo Yehonatan Hazut was laid to rest after he was killed by a roadside bomb in Gaza.

'It hurts that our son won't get to experience and know you'

'Healing heart and soul':

Hanan Ben Ari sings with wounded soldiers

Hanan Ben Ari performs for wounded IDF soldiers in a special Belev Echad event. 'Music is the best medicine.'

Hanan Ben Ari sings with wounded soldiers

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IDF destroys rocket launcher used to fire at central Israel

Rocket launcher used to fire at Rishon Lezion, set up near Gaza school, is destroyed by IDF.

IDF destroys rocket launcher used to fire at central Israel

David Ben Shitrit's legacy

'I have no problem dying so you can live'

Odeya, the sister of fallen Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit, shares her brother's love for Israel and willingness to sacrifice himself for others.

'I have no problem dying so you can live'

Israel receives 500th aircraft in joint operation

Israel receives 500th military supply aircraft in ongoing airlift operation.

Israel receives 500th aircraft in joint operation

Amid MidEast tensions:

Sec. Austin orders presence of two aircraft carrier strike groups

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin informs Defense Minister Yoav Gallant that he has ordered the presence of two aircraft carrier strike groups in the Middle East.

Sec. Austin orders presence of two aircraft carrier strike groups

'Ignoring the goals of the war'

Diplomatic official criticizes IDF Spokesperson

Diplomatic official official criticizes IDF Spokesperson who said in a statement to the media that Israel is "committed to one central war objective - the return of the 109 hostages".

Diplomatic official criticizes IDF Spokesperson

CoS after situational assessment:

'We're determined to change security reality in the north'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi after situational assessment at the Kirya: Since the beginning of the war, Hezbollah has lost many significant assets and hundreds of operatives.

'We're determined to change security reality in the north'

Ofir Akunis:

'If Iran is planning to attack us - we are ready'

Ofir Akunis, Consul General of Israel in New York, speaks to CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer: Hamas wants us to withdraw from the Gaza Strip because they want to continue to attack Israel. We will not allow a second October 7.

'If Iran is planning to attack us - we are ready'

Lindsey Graham:

'Israel should warn Iran: We’re going to blow up your refineries'

Sen. Lindsey Graham recommends that Israel threaten to "blow up" Iran's oil refineries if the remaining hostages taken by Hamas during its October 7 terrorist attack are not released soon.

'Israel should warn Iran: We’re going to blow up your refineries'

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

Hezbollah attempted to harm Israel, but was met with an iron fist

'IDF is on high alert. We remain committed to one central war objective - the return of the 109 hostages, and we will continue to make every effort to achieve this,' says IDF Spokesman, Daniel Hagari.

Hezbollah attempted to harm Israel, but was met with an iron fist

MSgt. Shlomo Yehonatan Hazut killed in explosion in Gaza Strip

Hazut, aged 36, from Ashdod, a soldier from the 9207th Battalion, 16th Brigade.

MSgt. Shlomo Yehonatan Hazut killed in explosion in Gaza Strip

Missile lands near Rishon Lezion, Hamas claims responsibility

One projectile was identified crossing from the southern Gaza Strip and fell in an open area in the area of Rishon Lezion.

Missile lands near Rishon Lezion, Hamas claims responsibility

Hamas again rejects hostage deal proposal

This evening Hamas rejects proposal for a hostage deal and accuses 'the US administration for sowing false hopes, by talking about an imminent agreement'

Hamas again rejects hostage deal proposal

'There was a big explosion'

Watch: Dramatic footage from preemptive strike on Hezbollah

The IDF published footage showing F-35i Adir jets refueling in Lebanese airspace, the interception of a UAV by a combat helicopter, and radio communications from the strike.

Watch: Dramatic footage from preemptive strike on Hezbollah

'This is not the end of the story'

Netanyahu's warning to Nasrallah and Khamenei

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about Israel's preemptive strike in Lebanon before the cabinet meeting.

Netanyahu's warning to Nasrallah and Khamenei

'Proud of your spirit'

Watch: Division that lost four soldiers operates in Gaza

So far, the 252nd Division's troops eliminated over 200 terrorists and dismantled terrorist infrastructure in the central Gaza Strip.

Watch: Division that lost four soldiers operates in Gaza

Hot Pursuit:

Inside the hunt for Yahya Sinwar

The New York Times reports that Israel and the USA are both hunting the Hamas leader, and have begun using advanced radar systems to try and find Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Inside the hunt for Yahya Sinwar

Netanyahu:

'Whoever harms us, we will harm them'

PM addresses IDF's pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah to prevent attack with thousands of rockets and drones during political-security cabinet in the Kirya in Tel Aviv on Sunday morning.

'Whoever harms us, we will harm them'

700th soldier to fall in war

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov killed in action in southern Gaza

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov, a soldier in the 202nd Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, was killed in battle in the south of the Gaza Strip, the IDF cleared for publication Sunday morning.

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov killed in action in southern Gaza

Sirens in northern Israel

IDF launches preventative attack against Hezbollah

Israeli Air Force fighter jets striking targets belonging to Hezbollah that posed an imminent threat to the citizens of the State of Israel. Sirens sounded in the north.

IDF launches preventative attack against Hezbollah

IDF Spokesperson:

'When we said we'd do whatever it takes, this is what we meant'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari addresses the pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah targets that posed an imminent threat to Israel's citizens.

'When we said we'd do whatever it takes, this is what we meant'

Gallant to Austin:

'We conducted strikes in Lebanon to thwart an imminent threat'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant speaks to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, briefs him on IDF activities in Lebanon, in order to thwart an imminent threat against the State of Israel.

'We conducted strikes in Lebanon to thwart an imminent threat'

Hezbollah publishes footage of strike to Meron base

Hezbollah publishes footage of strike on IDF base in Meron, using an Iranian Almas missile.

Hezbollah publishes footage of strike to Meron base

Former acting Chief Rabbi's grandson wounded in Gaza

The grandson of Rabbi Eliezer Igra was wounded in action over Shabbat in Khan Yunis.

Former acting Chief Rabbi's grandson wounded in Gaza

IDF spokesman: We are facing a significant week

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari speaks to the media, responding to the deaths of four IDF soldiers and the concerns of an impending Hezbollah attack.

IDF spokesman: We are facing a significant week

Captivity survivor to husband:

'You must not lose hope, we will bring you home'

Aviva Siegel, whose husband Keith is still held hostage in Gaza, shares, 'There were moments when we believed we would be at our daughter's wedding. It kept us going, it gave us a lot of hope and light within the great darkness.'

'You must not lose hope, we will bring you home'

Israel estimates Hezbollah will attack in the near future

Israel estimates that Hezbollah is determined to avenge terrorist Fuad Shukr's death, is planning to attack in the near future.

Israel estimates Hezbollah will attack in the near future

Three IDF soldiers killed in action in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Danil Pechenyuk, Sergeant First Class (res.) Nitai Metodi, and Sergeant Major (res.) Yaniv Itzhak Oren, fell during combat in the central Gaza Strip, the IDF reported.

Three IDF soldiers killed in action in Gaza

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist involved in weapons production

IDF eliminates Taha Abu Nada, member of Hamas' weapons manufacturing headquarters, begins targeted operation against terror infrastructure in Gaza City.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist involved in weapons production

IDF dismantles terror tunnel belonging to Islamic Jihad

IDF dismantles underground tunnel route in Khan Yunis, destroying ready-to-fire rocket launcher.

IDF dismantles terror tunnel belonging to Islamic Jihad

Dozens of rockets in north

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah terrorist

Approximately 40 projectiles fired from Lebanon in one hour. IAF eliminates terrorist Saeed Mahmoud Daeb, a member of Hezbollah's Rocket and Missile Unit, in the Tyre area.

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah terrorist

Philadelphi Corridor

Report: Netanyahu willing to withdraw one position

Axios reports that Biden urged Netanyahu to consent to pulling back Israeli forces from a section of the Egypt-Gaza border. Netanyahu agreed to reposition one IDF unit by "a few hundred meters".

Report: Netanyahu willing to withdraw one position

IDF officer Evyatar Atuar fell in central Gaza Strip

Atuar, aged 24, from Rosh Haayin, was a soldier in the 6310th Reconnaissance Battalion, "Jerusalem" Brigade (16th)

IDF officer Evyatar Atuar fell in central Gaza Strip

Days before school resumes:

IDF strikes school used by Hamas as terror compound

IDF conducts precise strike on Hamas command and control center embedded in the 'Jaafer Ali Bin Abu Taleb school in Zeitoun, Gaza. 'Hamas brutally exploiting the Gazan civilian population for its terrorist activities.'

IDF strikes school used by Hamas as terror compound

Rafah:

IDF destroys kilometer-long tunnel

Following precise, intelligence-based targeted operations, the IDF dismantled a one kilometer-long underground terror tunnel in the Rafah area.

IDF destroys kilometer-long tunnel

'I'm watching over you'

Fallen soldier's farewell letter

Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya left a farewell letter to his family. 'I lived a wonderful life, with no regrets. Love you forever. I would be happy if you continue my legacy.'

Fallen soldier's farewell letter

Released hostage:

'Thanks for my being kidnapped because of you'

Yagil Yaakov, 13, released in a prisoner swap deal after 52 days in Hamas captivity, addresses outgoing Military Intelligence chief in powerful statement.

'Thanks  for my being kidnapped because of you'

Major General (res.) Ron-Tal:

Partial deal may be death sentence for other hostages

Major General Yiftah Ron-Tal on the hostage deal: 'I prefer we continue to demand a deal that will bring all hostages home at once.'

Partial deal may be death sentence for other hostages

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani:

'My boyfriend, is still there'

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani spoke about her captivity in Gaza, 'There were days when we were not allowed to drink at all'

'My boyfriend, is still there'

Terrorist carrying explosives eliminated in central Gaza

IDF forces eliminate dozens of terrorists, strike 30 terror targets, and destroy rocket launchers used to fire at Israeli troops.

Terrorist carrying explosives eliminated in central Gaza

IDF confirms:

Missile hits IDF base in Meron, causing damage

Lebanese reports claim antitank missile fired towards northern Israel hit IAF base in Meron; IDF reports damage.

Missile hits IDF base in Meron, causing damage

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Terrorists planning to launch rockets into Israel are eliminated

IDF eliminates terror cell planning to launch rockets from Lebanon into Israel; launch from the area identified following eliminations.

Terrorists planning to launch rockets into Israel are eliminated

Correspondent apologizes over remarks about Trump and Netanyahu

Veteran PBS correspondent Judy Woodruff issues apology after quoting a story which claimed that Trump urged Netanyahu to delay talks on a ceasefire. The story was denied by both Netanyahu and Trump.

Correspondent apologizes over remarks about Trump and Netanyahu

IDF spokesman's message in Arabic to Hamas

Avichay Adraee, IDF's spokesman in Arabic, said that his birthday wish is 'a sure and inevitable victory, and bringing the hostages back home.'

IDF spokesman's message in Arabic to Hamas

Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Nechemya, aged 19, from Ashkelon, a soldier from the 46th Battalion, 401st Brigade, was killed in an anti-tank missile attack.

Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya fell in battle in Gaza

Birthday in captivity:

Agam, released hostage, writes to her friend in Hamas captivity

Agam Goldstein-Almog writes to her friend Agam Berger, who is in Hamas captivity on her 20th birthday: 'You are a fighter. I miss you. I don't believe you are still there. Waiting for you.'

Agam, released hostage, writes to her friend in Hamas captivity

'Ignoring the noises; I will continue to lead the ceremony'

Minister of Transportation, Miri Regev, addresses criticism of her appointment as organizer of the 10/7 anniversary ceremony, adding: 'The ceremony will take place without an audience. It will not be broadcast live.'

'Ignoring the noises; I will continue to lead the ceremony'

UNRWA bags with explosives found near Gaza school

While carrying out intelligence-based searches in the area near the schools’ compound, the troops of the 50th Battalion located a large amount of weapons, among them: rifles, explosives, military vests, and intelligence documents of Hamas.

UNRWA bags with explosives found near Gaza school

Report:

Teenage messenger helped Israel eliminate Mohammed Deif

The Jewish Chronicle reports that the Gazan who gave away Deif's location to Israel was a 19-year-old messenger who was later transferred to the USA for his protection.

Teenage messenger helped Israel eliminate Mohammed Deif

Donors to IDF:

'If you can't equip soldiers, send them to us'

Donors who have been sending millions of dollars of equipment to the IDF have expressed their shock and outrage at the decision to ban donated gear.

'If you can't equip soldiers, send them to us'

Bibas family to redhead fest.:

'Don't forget your redhead brothers'

The Bibas family have initiated a call to the Redhead Festival in the Netherlands to remember the redhead Bibas children who are being held hostage by Hamas.

'Don't forget your redhead brothers'

IDF strikes weapons storage facility near former school

According to the IDF, the weapons storage facility was used to store rockets and other weapons intended to be used in attacks against Israeli territory.

IDF strikes weapons storage facility near former school

Kfar Aza massacre inquiry

Hundreds of terrorists invaded kibbutz in 24 hours

The IDF inquiry found multiple failings in the security forces' response to the nearly 24-hour invasion of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, during which terrorists murdered 64 residents and abducted 19.

Hundreds of terrorists invaded kibbutz in 24 hours

US officials:

Sinwar trapped underground, running low on supplies

According to the Washington Post, the Hamas leader wants a deal but is 'playing a waiting game,' hoping Iran or Hezbollah attack Israel.

Sinwar trapped underground, running low on supplies

Ofakim and Sderot officials:

We will participate in the state October 7th commemoration

In contrast to the kibbutzim in the area, the Ofakim Municipality and officials in the Sderot Municipality say they are willing to participate in the ceremony, with Ofakim going so far as to offer to host it.

We will participate in the state October 7th commemoration

Report:

Government reconsidering October 7th ceremony amid opposition

As many of the kibbutzim that suffered the most during the October 7th massacre announce that they will not attend the state ceremony, the government is reconsidering.

Government reconsidering October 7th ceremony amid opposition